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David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, said he 'couldn't be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing'

Pride for U2's The Edge as he becomes Irish citizen

It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning.

Ireland • 18 hrs

The visitor centre is to contain exhibit spaces housing memorabilia from U2's vast musical history

Planning permission for U2 visitor centre expires

The five year planning permission for U2's planned "world class" visitor centre and exhibition space for Dublin's docklands has now expired.

Business • 31 May 24

The directors of Not Us Ltd are Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton

U2 musical events firm posts loss of €3.59m

A U2 firm engaged in the promotion of musical events incurred post tax losses of €3.59m last year.

Business • 23 Aug 23

Maurice Kiely is suing U2 Ltd - a company linked to the band - alleging the song 'A Man and A Woman' was written by him in 1998 (file image)

Man who says he wrote U2 song intends to appeal ruling

A Dublin man who claims he wrote one of the songs on one of U2's albums has said he intends to "appeal to the Supreme Court" a High Court ruling that the band's bassist Adam Clayton should not have to answer certain pre-trial questions.

Courts • 19 Apr 23

U2 at the Stella Ballroom in Limerick on 18 March 1978 (Courtesy: Brian O'Connell)

Limerick ballroom's claim to fame over U2's name

A ballroom in Limerick city, normally home to bingo and showbands, holds a very significant part of the story of how one of the world's greatest rock bands started.

Munster • 18 Mar 23

The matter is due back before the High Court in March

Man sues U2-linked entity over alleged misuse of song

A preliminary issue in a High Court action brought by a musician who is seeking damages from U2 over what he claims is the band's unlawful use of a song he wrote has been listed for hearing next month.

Courts • 22 Feb 23

The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded to artists who over a long and distinguished career have made a significant contribution to American culture

U2 'incredibly grateful' to receive US culture award

Dublin rock supergroup U2 are "incredibly grateful" after being awarded one of America's most prestigious cultural awards, a Kennedy Center Honor.

US • 05 Dec 22

The Clarence Hotel deal took place in 2019

Clarence shareholders received €3.7m from Press Up

Paddy McKillen Jnr and Matt Ryan's Press Up Hospitality group paid out €3.74m to Bono, The Edge and other shareholders for the leasehold of the four-star Clarence hotel in Dublin's Temple Bar.

Business • 18 Nov 21

Nuritas includes U2 members among its investors

Dublin-based Nuritas closes $45m funding round

Nuritas, a Dublin-based biotechnology company has closed a $45 million (€39 million) Series B funding round.

Business • 11 Nov 21

U2 have been unable to perform live last year and so far this year

U2 company repays band members €8.6m

It was 'a beautiful day' for members of U2 as a company controlled by the band repaid €8.6m to the four band members in 2019.

Business • 25 May 21

Bono met Moon Jae-in in December last year

Bono seeks Covid-19 help from South Korean President

U2 frontman Bono has written to South Korean President Moon Jae-in asking for assistance with tackling the Covid-19 outbreak, according to the president's office.

Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20

(From left to right) CPL Resources CEO Anne Heraty, U2's The Edge, Atlantic Bridge founder Elaine Coughlan and Mark Roden, CEO of Ding

Endeavor to provide support system for entrepreneurs

A new Irish arm of a global not-for-profit organisation that aims to support high-potential entrepreneurs in growing their business has launched in Ireland, backed by U2, businessman Denis O'Brien and developer Paddy McKillen Sr amongst others.

Business • 13 Sep 19

Bono has admitted the ONE organisation failed to protect some employees at its Johannesburg office in South Africa

Bono apologises after bullying claims at charity

Bono has apologised after claims were made that workers at a charity he co-founded were subjected to a culture of bullying and abuse.

News • 12 Mar 18

The singer, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, was an investor in the Maltese company which bought a shopping centre in the Baltic euro zone member's city of Utena

Bono-linked firm pays extra taxes after Lithuania probe

A company linked to U2 frontman Bono has voluntarily paid 53,000 euros after a tax investigation in Lithuania, authorities have said.

Business • 05 Jan 18

Bono had championed Aung San Suu Kyi's cause at many of the band's concerts

U2 call for council to revoke Suu Kyi freedom award

U2 have written to Dublin City Councillors urging them to revoke the Freedom of the City Award to Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ireland • 13 Dec 17

The Buenos Aires gig was part of a world tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band's legendary "Joshua Tree" album

U2 delay gig for World Cup qualifier

U2 delayed the start of their concert in Buenos Aires last night to allow their fans to watch Argentina's do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in Quito.

News • 11 Oct 17

The Edge bought Malibu property in 2005 to build on site and live there

Edge allowed to build controversial Malibu homes

U2 guitarist The Edge's has won approval for his plan to build five hilltop homes in the coastal California city of Malibu, despite opposition from environmentalists who say it will endanger crucial wildlife corridors.

News • 11 Dec 15

The band will play two dates in Belfast and four dates in Dublin in November

U2 announce concert dates for Dublin and Belfast

U2 will finish their European tour with six homecoming concerts in Ireland, the band has announced.

News • 09 Sep 15

Call for DDDA to explain U2 property deal

Labour TD Joe Costello has said members of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority should be invited before the Public Accounts Committee to explain how a property in Dublin was sold to U2.

News • 16 Oct 14